Entra Health Systems and the Telemedicine Reference Center Launch the First Mobile...

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Entra Health Systems and the Telemedicine Reference Center Launch the First
Mobile Phone-Based Telehealth Solution Using MyGlucoHealth Wireless Diabetic
Monitoring Technology

SAN DIEGO and DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entra Health
Systems, an international applied healthcare technology company, and the
Telemedicine Reference Center Ltd. (TRCL) of Dhaka, a pioneer in eHealth, today
launched AmCare -- Intensive Diabetes Management, the world's first integrated
mobile phone-based telehealth network that uses MyGlucoHealth Wireless diabetic
monitoring technology. In Bangladesh, TRCL will operate eHealth call centers to
provide diabetes patient care using Entra Health's new MyGlucoHealth Wireless
Bluetooth(R)-enabled blood glucose meter.

"AmCare is a first of its kind eHealth solution using wireless diabetes
monitoring technology along with live clinical support through a mobile phone,"
said Dr. Sikder M. Zakir, Managing Director of Telemedicine Reference Center
Ltd. "AmCare's Intensive Diabetes Management is a subscription-based service
that provides direct, informed medical care. Physicians in the AmCare call
center continuously monitor blood glucose readings from a patient's
MyGlucoHealth Wireless meter and use the real-time data to care for and treat
the patient 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The patient is always connected
to medical support through their mobile phone."

"AmCare in conjunction with MyGlucoHealth online technology add a whole new
personalized dimension to diabetic care," said Richard Strobridge, CEO of Entra
Health Systems. "AmCare integrates with MyGlucoHealth wireless technology to
help patients maintain their lifestyle, while living with diabetes. We believe
patient-centric telehealth solutions like MyGlucoHealth and AmCare will go a
long way toward providing more complete, affordable patient care worldwide."

The AmCare Intensive Diabetes Management solution monitors testing results from
the MyGlucoHealth meter as the data is wirelessly transmitted via a patient's
mobile phone to a diabetes call center. Depending on reported blood glucose
levels, the call center will review results and communicate directly with the
patient. When abnormal readings are detected for two consecutive days, a text
message alert is sent to the patient and their family. Continued reports of
above or below average readings will engage the call center to contact the
patient directly. If the patient is still unable to control their blood sugar,
the center will communicate with the patient and the family to offer additional
clinical support. For further intervention, the center can schedule appointments
with an endocrinologist to evaluate more extensive treatment options. AmCare
offers multiple service packages to suit the individual needs of each patient.

About Telemedicine Reference Center Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh

Telemedicine Reference Center Ltd. (TRCL) is an innovative Medical Service
Solution company introducing revolutionary electronic healthcare (eHealth) and
mobile healthcare (mHealth) solutions for patients in the 21st century. TRCL's
milestone project is "HealthLine", a medical call center based health
information and service system, which provides integration of patient's
healthcare service needs on 24/7 basis by live-licensed physicians by the press
of a few buttons on the mobile (cell) phones. As treatment of diseases getting
more complex, TRCL is tirelessly pushing the boundaries to simplify patient's
life while providing first-class healthcare management solutions though the use
of health information and communication technologies (HICT) tools.

About MyGlucoHealth(R) & Entra Health Systems

The MyGlucoHealth Wireless meter is the first and only FDA cleared and CE
certified Bluetooth-enabled glucometer of its kind in the world. MyGlucoHealth
works in combination with a real-time online data collection network to securely
upload and manage blood glucose readings using a mobile phone or PC eliminating
the need to maintain personal logbooks.

Using automated tools, MyGlucoHealth can set up reminders to encourage patients
to test more frequently, as well as to notify family, caregivers and clinicians
when testing results fluctuate. The meter, along with the MyGlucoHealth Network,
form an integrated telehealth platform supporting patients and healthcare
professionals in the control and treatment of diabetes. MyGlucoHealth gives
patients more direct control over their care and provides clear lines of
communication with clinicians and caregivers.

Entra Health Systems designs and manufactures technologies that enhance patient
care while at the same time reducing the burden on healthcare providers.
Headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Australia and Great Britain, Entra
Health's products and services are engineered improve communication between the
patient, clinician and caregiver. For more information visit:
www.entrahealthsystems.com, or www.myglucohealth.net.

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CONTACT:  Entra Health Systems
          Media Contact
          Bruce Ahern, Chief Marketing Officer
          877-458-2646 Extension 708
          bahern@entrahealthsystems.com

 

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